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November 20, 2023

American Airlines Agent Tosses Wheelchair Down Baggage Chute, Violent Crash Ensues

"That's not what I would call handling with care," a TikTok user wrote after filming airline staff tossing a wheelchair down a baggage chute.  Continue Reading

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November 6, 2023

Air Travel And Dialysis: Tips To Travel Without Worry

If you're undergoing dialysis, traveling by air might raise some concerns. Many dialysis patients wonder how to best manage their health needs while traveling.   Continue Reading

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October 31, 2023

DOT Reports Dramatic Increase in Disability Air Travel Complaints Since 2019

The sustained increase in complaints from disabled airline passengers should raise alarm bells at the U.S. Department of Transportation.  Continue Reading

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October 25, 2023

Checking in on Wheelchair Damage: How Airlines Are Doing

With airline wheelchair damage statistics available for the first 8 months of 2023, how are carriers handling passengers' mobility devices?  Continue Reading

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October 19, 2023

No Accessible Airplane Lavatory? Wheelchair Users Should Pack This Item to Prevent Disaster

Airplanes lack accessible toilets for disabled passengers, but this tool has prevented disaster and allowed me to relieve myself in the air.  Continue Reading

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October 17, 2023

Accessible Travel Chat: Conversation with All Wheels Up’s Michele Erwin & Alan Chaulet

John Morris interviewed Michele Erwin and Alan Chaulet of All Wheels Up, an advocacy group focused on achieving wheelchair securement spaces on airplanes.  Continue Reading

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September 24, 2023

Rights on Flights Unveils Policy Proposal for Accessible Air Travel

The proposed Assisted Air Travel Act suggests new regulations for disability-inclusive air travel that could be adopted worldwide.  Continue Reading

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September 18, 2023

Air Force One For All: It’s Time to Make the Presidential Aircraft Wheelchair Accessible

With a new presidential aircraft currently under construction, the government can do what commercial airlines won't by adding accessibility features to Air Force One.  Continue Reading

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September 11, 2023

CTA: Air Canada Must Fly Larger Aircraft to Carry Wheelchairs

The Canadian Transportation Agency says that airlines must swap-in larger aircraft to transport passengers' wheelchairs and mobility devices.  Continue Reading

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September 8, 2023

Review: Wheelchair Accessibility of JetBlue Mint Business Class Suite (Boston to LAX)

Is JetBlue's Mint business class seat the world's most inaccessible airplane seat? I tested it out on a flight from Boston to Los Angeles.  Continue Reading

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August 18, 2023

American Airlines Dropped My Wheelchair — And Planned to Hide It

Airlines frequently damage wheelchairs, but even when a power wheelchair is dropped, they can't be trusted to inform passengers.  Continue Reading

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August 9, 2023

United Can’t Toss Flight Attendant’s Testimony, Settles After Serious Injury to Disabled Flyer

After a federal judge shot down multiple attempts to exclude eyewitness testimony, the parties reached a settlement agreement in less than 24 hours.  Continue Reading

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